Deer Hunting in Bates County, Missouri

Bates County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,212 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 94th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,212 total deer
Antlered1,152
Antlerless1,060
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Density
2.6 deer / sq mi
This county2.6
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#94 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#93 Clay County
#94 Bates County
#95 Lafayette County
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Public Land
1% public — 6,122 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,537 ac
90%
State Park/Recreation
296 ac
5%
National Wildlife Refuge
231 ac
4%
Local/Metropark
58 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1521,0602,212

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Bates County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Missouri deer season, 2025-2026

Missouri deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Missouri season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Missouri wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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